JP5482812B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball-type game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine that plays a game with a game ball.

  Conventionally, for this type of gaming machine, a lottery for operating the condition device is performed when a game ball wins an ordinary electric accessory, and the condition device operation flag is set to 1 when the result of the lottery is a big hit Then, when a game ball enters the gate placed above the normal electric accessory with the condition device operation flag set to the value 1, a winning / failing lottery is performed for the accessory continuous operating device. In the case where the result of winning is a winning game, a bonus game is executed by setting the accessory continuous operating device operation flag to a value of 1 (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, in order to execute the big hit game, the conditional device operation flag is required to enter the gate under the condition that the value is 1, so that the condition device operation flag is the value 1, but the accessory continuous operation device The operation flag can be played using a period other than the value 1.

JP 2005-319286 A

  In the gaming machine described above, the gate is formed so that a game ball can always enter, and a big hit game is executed through a success / failure lottery based on the winning of the ordinary electric accessory and a success / failure lottery based on the entrance of the gate. That is, since the winning lottery for executing the big hit game is only in two stages, the game is likely to be monotonous, and is not enough as an entertainment given to the player. For this reason, there is still room for improvement in order to diversify gameplay and improve interest.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to diversify gameplay and improve the interest.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine that plays a game with a game ball,
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter;
A second starting port through which a game ball can enter,
It is configured to be switchable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the first entrance and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the first entrance. A first variable pitching device having a first specific area through which a game ball that has entered can pass;
It is configured to be switchable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second entrance and a closed state in which the ball can not enter the second entrance, A second variable pitching device having a second specific area through which a pitched game ball can pass;
First success / failure determination means for performing a failure determination including a big hit and a small hit based on a game ball entering the first start port;
First symbol display means for displaying a symbol based on a result of the determination of success / failure of the first success / failure determination means;
Second success / failure determination means for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port;
Second symbol display means for displaying a symbol on the basis of the result of the success / failure determination by the second success / failure determination means;
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player;
A small hit game executing means for opening the second variable pitching device when the result of the positive / negative determination of the first hit determination means is the small hit;
When a game ball passes through the second specific area, a right generation means for setting a right generation state permitting execution of the jackpot game and maintaining the right generation state until the jackpot game is executed;
An opening control means for opening the first variable pitching device when the result of the determination of the success / failure of the second success / failure determination means is successful;
With
The jackpot game execution means is configured to execute the jackpot game when the result of the hit determination of the first hit determination means is the jackpot or when the game ball passes through the first specific area in the right generation state. The gist is that it is a means to execute

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first start port, the second start port, and the first specific area through which the game ball that has entered the first ball opening that can be opened and closed can pass. And a second variable entrance device having a second specific area through which a game ball entering the openable second entrance can pass, and the first start opening When the result of the determination of success or failure based on the game ball entering the game is a small hit, a small hit game is executed with the second variable pitching device open, and the game ball is placed in the second specific area. The right generation state that permits the execution of the jackpot game when it passes is maintained and this right generation state is maintained until the jackpot game is executed, and whether or not the determination is made based on the game ball entering the second starting port When the result of the determination is a win, the first variable pitching device is opened. Then, when the result of the success / failure determination by the first success / failure determination means is a big hit, or when the game ball passes through the first specific area in the right generation state, the big hit game is executed. That is, in order to execute the jackpot game, there are a first route and a second route. In the first route, the result of the success / failure determination performed based on the game ball entering the first start opening is a small hit, and the second entrance of the second variable entry device is open. The game ball enters the open second entrance, and the game ball that enters the second entrance enters the second specific area and enters the right generation state. The result of the determination as to whether or not the game ball has entered the start opening is a hit, and the first entrance of the first variable entry device is in the open state, and the first entrance in the open state. A game ball enters the mouth, and the game ball entered the first entrance is required to pass through the first specific area in a state where a right is generated. On the other hand, in the second route, it is necessary that the result of the determination as to whether or not the game is successful based on the game ball entering the first start port is a big hit. According to this configuration, the game performance is completely different depending on whether the big hit game is executed via the big hit or the small hit. Specifically, in order to generate a big hit on the first route, it is necessary to satisfy the conditions in the order of the small hit, the second specific area passing, and the first specific area passing, and this involves complicated game play. It is. On the other hand, the occurrence of the big hit game by the second route is merely a big hit, and the game interest is enhanced by the sudden occurrence of the big hit game. In this way, by providing a plurality of routes to the occurrence of the big hit game with different game characteristics, the range of game characteristics can be expanded and the interest can be improved. Further, since the right generation state is maintained until the winning game is executed, once the right generation state is reached, the player can advantageously advance the game. Here, the “big hit game” includes a game in which a big winning opening that can be switched between an open state and a closed state is opened. At this time, the big winning entrance may be provided in the second variable entrance device (the second entrance becomes the big winning entrance), and separately from these, the third variable entrance device (large A winning device) may be provided. In addition, the “first specific area” or “second specific area” through which a game ball that has entered the first variable pitching device or the second variable pitching device can pass is the first variable pitching device. It may be provided so that all of the game balls that have entered the ball device or the second variable ball entry device pass through, or have entered the first variable ball entry device or the second variable ball entry device. You may provide so that a part of game ball may pass.

  In such a gaming machine of the present invention, the second success / failure determination means is a means for determining whether or not the first hit and the second hit are included, and the opening control means is the second success / failure determination. When the result of the determination of success / failure by the means is the first hit, the second entrance of the second variable pitching device is opened in the first mode, and the result of the determination of success / failure is the second result. In the case of winning, the second entrance of the second variable entry device is a means for opening the second entrance in a second mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first mode. You can also. If it carries out like this, the 2nd entrance of a 2nd variable entrance device can be made into an open state in a plurality of different modes. In particular, since the second aspect is advantageous to the player, it is possible to improve the interest. In addition, as an open mode (second mode) that is advantageous to the player, as compared with the first mode, it is possible to lengthen the time during which the entrance is opened or to increase the number of times the ball is opened. It is possible to exemplify increasing the width of the open state (opening width or entrance ball area) (a part or all of these may be executed in combination). That is, the second mode in the open state is a mode in which a game ball is easier to enter than the first mode.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention further includes probability changing means for changing the hit probability of the success / failure determination by the second success / failure determination means between a normal probability and a high probability, and the probability changing means is in the right generation state. In this case, the hit probability of the success / failure determination by the second success / failure determination unit can be set to the high probability. In this way, in the right generation state, the probability of success / failure determination by the second success / failure determination means is high, so the possibility that the first variable pitching device will be in the open state is increased, and the execution of the jackpot game is executed. It can be started quickly. Note that, in a state other than the right generation state, the hit probability of the success / failure determination by the second success / failure determination unit can be a normal probability.

  In this aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention, when the probability changing means is in the right generation state, the probability determining unit determines the hit probability of the appropriateness determination until the second determination is performed a predetermined number of times. A high probability may be used, and when the number of hit / no-go judgments exceeds the predetermined number, the hit probability of hit / no-go judgment may be a means for setting the normal probability. As described above, by imposing a predetermined number of restrictions on the number of times that the hit probability of the success / failure determination by the second success / failure determination means becomes high, the player is conscious of trying to execute the game by the predetermined number of times. Therefore, interest can be further improved. In addition, since the high probability state is completed a predetermined number of times, it is possible to balance the benefits of the player side and the hall side. Further, even when the hit probability of the second success / failure determination means changes from a high probability to a normal probability, the right generation state does not end. Thereby, although it is a normal probability, if a hit is generated by the determination of the success / failure by the second determination unit (requires passage of the first specific area), the success / failure determination by the first determination / non-permission determination unit is passed. It is possible to create a gaming state in which a hit game can be executed at least. Thereby, a game state can be diversified and a game interest can be heightened.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to expand the range of game play and improve the interest.

1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 that is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a first distribution device 50. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the 2nd distribution apparatus 55. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatuses 41 and 42. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device 43. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a sub control board 90. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a general game process executed by a CPU 70a of a main control board 70; 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a general-purpose variation start process executed by a CPU 70a of a main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table for 1st normal symbol hit determination. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal electric accessory opening operation start process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the special symbol jackpot determination table. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a symbol variation start process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table for jackpot symbol determination. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a small hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of an accessory continuous operation device operation process executed by a CPU 70a of a main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine will be described. In addition, in the pachinko machine, the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are activated and the jackpot game is started when the symbol that is stopped and displayed when the variation display of the special symbol is terminated is a jackpot symbol. When the game ball that entered the variable prize opening that is opened when the start prize is received (the so-called seven machine type) passes through a specific area (V area), the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are activated. Examples include two types in which a big hit game is started. In the present invention, the operating condition of the condition device is different from the operating condition of the accessory continuous operating device. In the following description, a game ball entering (accepting) a variety of winning holes provided on the game board may be referred to as “winning” or “entering”. Of these, “winning” means that a game ball enters the winning entrance, which is the premise for paying out the winning ball. In terms of indicating that a gaming ball enters (accepts) the winning entrance, Substantially synonymous with “sphere”.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11, An upper tray 14 and a lower tray 16 that store game balls, and a launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  Speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 for making various sound effects and notifying the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted into the CR unit on the upper surface portion thereof, and a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted into the CR unit. A return button 24b for instructing the return of the card is provided.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. The game board 30 is arranged at the right part of the game area 31 and has a first normal symbol operation gate 32 having a first gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and at the left part of the game area 31. A second normal symbol operating gate 33 having a second gate switch 33a (see FIG. 3) that is arranged and detects the passing of the game ball, an effect display device 34 that is arranged in the center of the game area 31, and a first normal symbol. A specific winning port 36 having a specific winning port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) that is disposed below the operation gate 32 and that detects the entry of a game ball, and disposed below the effect display device 34, detects the winning of a game ball. A start port 38 having a start port switch 38a (see FIG. 3), a symbol display device 40 arranged in the lower left part of the game area 31, and a tulip-type first open / close attached to the specific winning port 36 An electric accessory 37, a tulip-type second ordinary electric accessory 39 that can be opened and closed attached to the start opening 38, an openable first grand prize winning opening 44 arranged at the lower right of the start opening 38, and production A second large winning opening 46 that can be opened and closed disposed on the right side of the display device 34 and an out opening 48 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings. Further, although not shown, the game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for guiding and playing the game ball around the general winning opening and the vicinity of each winning opening.

  The game balls that have entered the specific winning opening 36 are distributed by the first distribution device 50 to either the first specific area (V area) 52 or the first non-specific area (outward area) 53. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the first distribution device 50. As shown in the figure, the first distribution device 50 is formed of a bowl-shaped body with a depressed center and receives a game ball that has entered the specific winning opening 36, and three drops formed on the upper surface of the tray 51. Of the three drop holes 54a to 54c, one drop hole 54a guides the game ball to the first specific area 52, and the other two drop holes 54b and 54c are game balls. Is guided to the first non-specific region 53. The first specific area 52 is provided with a first specific area passage switch 52 a for detecting the passage of a game ball to the first specific area 52.

  The first ordinary electric combination 37 includes a wing piece portion 37a provided in the specific winning opening 36, and a first ordinary electric combination solenoid 37b (see FIG. 3) that operates the wing piece portion 37a. As shown in FIG. 2, the ordinary electric accessory 37 is in a normal state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot be awarded to the specific winning opening 36 when the wing piece portion 37a is upright (indicated by a dotted line in the figure). When the wing piece portion 37a is opened to the left, the game ball is open (indicated by a solid line in the figure). In this embodiment, the opening / closing member for opening and closing the specific prize opening is formed by the blade piece portion 37a. However, the specific prize opening 36 can be opened and closed such as a plate-like opening / closing plate (specific prize winning). Any member may be used as long as it changes the mouth 36 between a state where a game ball can enter and a state where it cannot enter.

  The second ordinary electric combination 39 includes a pair of left and right wing pieces 39a provided at the start port 38, and a second ordinary electric combination solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3) that operates the wing pieces 39a. As shown in FIG. 2, when the wing piece 39a is upright, the second ordinary electric accessory 39 is in a normal state in which the possibility of winning a game ball to the start port 38 is relatively low (dotted line in the figure). When the wing piece 39a is open to the left and right, the game ball is open to the starting port 38 with a higher possibility of winning than the normal state (indicated by a solid line in the figure). The opening / closing member that opens and closes the starting port 38 is a pair of left and right blade pieces 39a. However, the starting port 38 can be opened and closed by using a plate-like opening / closing plate, as in the case of the first ordinary electric accessory 37 described above. Any member may be used as long as it can change the start port 38 between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which it cannot enter.

  The first grand prize winning port 44 is normally closed (a closed state) that does not accept a game ball, and in the big hit game (special game), the first big prize winning solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) plays a game. It is driven to be in an open state (open state) where it is easy to accept a sphere. The first grand prize opening 44 is provided with a first big prize opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of a game ball and counting the number of prizes. In this embodiment, as the processing for the big hit game, one round is taken until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before the first big winning opening switch 44a counts 10 winning game balls or counts ten. Then, the first grand prize opening 44 is opened, and the opening operation of the first big prize opening 44 is repeated until the prescribed round. In addition, between each round, the 1st big winning opening 44 is made into a closed state only for predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

  The second big winning opening 46 is normally in a closed state (a closed state) in which no game ball is received, and is in an open state (an open state) in which a game ball is easily received during a small hit game. The opening and closing of the second grand prize winning port 46 is performed by a movable accessory 47 including a wing piece portion 47a and a second big prize winning port solenoid 47b (see FIG. 3) that operates the wing piece portion 47a. That is, when the wing piece portion 47a is standing upright, the second big prize opening 46 is closed, and the second big prize port solenoid 47b is driven to open the wing piece part 47a to the right side. Is opened. In the present embodiment, as the small hit game processing, the second big prize opening 46 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). A second big prize opening switch 46a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of a game ball is attached to the second big prize opening 46. The opening / closing member that opens and closes the second prize winning port 46 is a pair of left and right wing pieces 47a. However, like the first ordinary electric accessory 37, a second opening / closing plate is used. Any member may be used as long as it can open and close the winning opening 46 (the second large winning opening 46 is changed into a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which it cannot enter).

  The game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 46 are distributed by the second sorting device 55 to either the second specific area (V area) 57 or the second non-specific area (outward area) 58. FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the second distribution device 55. As shown in the drawing, the second distribution device 55 is formed in a bowl-shaped body with a depressed center, and receives a game ball 56 that has entered the second major winning opening 46, and is formed on the upper surface of the tray 56. Of the three drop holes 59a to 59c, one drop hole 59a guides the game ball to the second specific area 57, and the other two drop holes 59b and 59c are The game ball is guided to the second non-specific area 58. In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the second specific area 57, a right to execute the big hit game is generated (also referred to as a chance mode), and the big hit game starts when a condition described later is satisfied during the chance mode. Is done. The second specific area 57 is provided with a second specific area passing switch 57a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball to the second specific area 57.

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 6, the symbol display device 40 includes a first normal symbol display device 41 capable of displaying the first normal symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “general FIG. 1”) and a stop display, and a second normal symbol display device 41. A second normal symbol display device 42 capable of displaying a normal symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “general symbol 2”) and a stop display, and a special symbol display device 43 capable of displaying a special symbol as a variable and stopped. The first normal symbol display device 41 and the second normal symbol display device 42 include a left normal symbol display unit 41a, a middle normal symbol display unit 41b, and a right normal symbol display unit 41c configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). . FIG. 7 shows an example of the display mode of the first normal symbol display device 41. As shown in FIG. 7, the first normal symbol display device 41 has eight display modes depending on combinations of lighting and extinguishing of the three display units. The first normal symbol display device 41 variably displays by sequentially switching the eight display modes triggered by the passage of the game ball to the first normal symbol operation gate 32, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, The display is stopped in any of the above display modes. At this time, the stop-displayed display mode is normal (in the example of FIG. 7, the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the middle normal symbol display unit 41b and the right normal symbol display unit 41c are lit). In some cases, the first ordinary electric accessory 37 is opened for a certain period of time. Further, when the display mode that is stopped and displayed is a specific hit (in the example of FIG. 7, the display mode in which all of the left normal symbol display unit 41a, the middle normal symbol display unit 41b, and the right normal symbol display unit 41c are lit). The opening time of the first ordinary electric accessory 37 is longer than usual. When the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operation gate 32 during the first normal symbol variation display, the first normal symbol variation display is held up to four times, and when the current variation display ends, The pending variable display is digested sequentially. It should be noted that the number of hold of the variable display of the first normal symbol is displayed by the hold symbol 35b. Similar to the first normal symbol display device 41, the second normal symbol display device 42 includes a left normal symbol display unit 42a, a middle normal symbol display unit 42b, and a right normal symbol display unit 42c. Similarly to the first normal symbol display device 41, the second normal symbol display device 42 is based on a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the three display sections triggered by the passage of the game ball to the second normal symbol operation gate 33. The display is changed by sequentially switching the eight display forms, and when the execution time of the change display elapses, the display is stopped in any of the display forms described above, but the hit corresponding to the specific hit of the first normal symbol display device 41 is displayed. Is different from the first normal symbol display device 41 in that it is not provided. When the game ball passes through the second normal symbol operation gate 33 during the second normal symbol variation display, the variation display of the second normal symbol is suspended up to four times, and when the current variation display ends, The pending variable display is digested sequentially. It should be noted that the number of holdings of the variable display of the second normal symbol is displayed by the holding symbol 35c.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the special symbol display device 43 is configured by using a 7-segment display, and expresses a plurality of display modes (up to 128) by combinations of lighting and extinguishing of each segment. Yes. The special symbol display device 43 variably displays the special symbol by sequentially switching the display state when the winning of the start port 38 is detected. When the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the special symbol can be expressed. The display is stopped in one of the display modes. At this time, when the display mode that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (a special symbol for winning), it is a win. In FIG. 8, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 43 at the time of winning is shown. As shown in the figure, the special symbol related to the normal jackpot (ordinary jackpot special symbol) is a display mode in which the upper right, lower right, and lower left vertical bar segments in the special symbol display device 43 are lit (see the upper part of FIG. 8). Further, the special symbol related to the probable big hit (probable big hit special symbol) is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the special symbol display device 43 are lit (see the middle in FIG. 8). . Furthermore, the special symbol related to the small hit (special symbol for small hit) is a display mode in which the upper and lower horizontal bar segments and the lower right vertical bar segment in the special symbol display device 43 are lit (see the lower column in FIG. 8). ). In addition, the display mode at the time of winning is not limited to the above-described mode, and may be displayed in any mode, and the type of display mode at the time of hitting is not limited to one type, and a plurality of types are prepared. Also good. When the game ball wins the start opening 38 during the special symbol fluctuation display, the special symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display is finished, the held fluctuation display is sequentially displayed. Digested. The number of hold of the special symbol variable display is displayed by the hold symbol 35a.

  Here, in the big hit game that is usually triggered by the big hit, the big hit game in which the opening operation of the first big winning opening 44 is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is performed, and after the big hit game ends The second time when the special symbol and the second normal symbol change time is reduced and the second normal symbol is stopped and displayed until the special symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). This is a big hit mode in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is extended (so-called short-time state). In addition, after the big hit game related to the normal big hit, the low probability state (also referred to as a low probability mode) where the probability of the big hit determination is a big hit is low. On the other hand, in the jackpot game triggered by a promising jackpot, a jackpot game in which the opening operation of the first jackpot 44 is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is performed as in the case of the normal jackpot, and the jackpot game After the end of, until the next big hit, it is a big hit mode in which the probability of the big hit determination results in a probability change state (also referred to as a high probability mode) in which the probability that the big hit is higher than in the low probability mode and a short time state.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols, a reach effect, and a notice effect are performed on the display screen. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 9, the effect display device 34 of the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) that are arranged side by side and are composed of characters and numbers. ) 34L, 34M, 34R and a background symbol (not shown). The effect display device 34 variably displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball wins the start opening 38. When the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are stopped and displayed, if the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not coincide with each other, it becomes a simple disengagement without reach (for example, “231”). When the left effect symbol 34L matches the right effect symbol 34R, reach is reached. When the middle production symbol 34M stops with a predetermined reach production and the middle production symbol 34M and the left and right production symbols 34L, 34R do not match, the reach is lost (for example, “737”, etc.), a big hit is obtained (for example, “777”, etc.) when the middle production symbol 34M and the left and right production symbols 34L, 34R match. Further, if the left effect symbol 34L matches the middle effect symbol 34M and the effect symbols 34L, 34M and the right effect symbol 34R do not match, a small hit is obtained (for example, “335”). ). The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 basically matches the result of success / failure of the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display device 43 described above.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 34 also displays a reserved symbol 35a for special symbols, a reserved symbol 35b for first normal symbols, and a reserved symbol 35c for second normal symbols in the display screen. The reserved symbols 35a are displayed one by one from the left each time a game ball wins at the starting port 38 during the variation display of the special symbol, and each time the variation display of the special symbol is started, it is the reverse of the start winning prize. It is erased in order. The hold symbols 35b are displayed one by one from the left each time the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operation gate 32 during the first normal symbol variation display, and the first normal symbol variation display is started. Are erased in the reverse order to that when passing through the gate. Furthermore, the hold symbols 35c are also displayed one by one in order from the left each time the game ball passes through the second normal symbol operation gate 33 during the second normal symbol variation display, and the second normal symbol variation display is started. Each time it is erased, it is erased in the reverse order from when it passes through the gate.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment thus configured, the second normal symbol operating gate 33 is on the left side of the effect display device 34 disposed in the center of the game area 31, and the start port 38 is below the effect display device 34, respectively. The player operates the launch handle 18 so as to cause the game ball to flow down to the left side of the game area 31 (left side with respect to the effect display device 34) (so-called left-handed). 2 It is possible to pass through the normal symbol operating gate 33 or to win the starting port 38. Also, the first normal symbol operating gate 32 is on the right part of the effect display device 34, the specific prize opening 36 and the first grand prize winning port 44 are on the lower right side of the effect display device 34, and the second big prize winning port 46 is the effect display device. 34, respectively, and the player rotates the launch handle 18 to the right as much as possible so that the game ball flows down to the right side of the game area 31 (right side with respect to the effect display device 34). By so-called right-handed firing, the game ball can be passed through the first normal symbol operating gate 32 or can be awarded to the specific winning opening 36, the first big winning opening 44, and the second big winning opening 46.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 that controls the basic progress of the game, a payout control board 80 that controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals, The control board includes a sub-control board 90 that controls the overall control of various effects performed along with the progress, and a control board such as a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, peripheral devices, Peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data between them, an oscillator that outputs a clock for the CPU to perform operations, a watchdog timer for monitoring CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter that periodically generates interrupt signals) Various peripheral LSIs such as a timer circuit are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 has a winning signal from the start port switch 38a, a passing signal from the first gate switch 32a, and a signal necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. 2 gate switch 33a, passing signal from first grand prize opening switch 44a, winning signal from second big prize opening switch 46a, winning signal from specific prize opening switch 36a, first specific area passing switch 52a , A passing signal from the second specific area passing switch 57a, and the like are input via the relay terminal board 72. From the main control board 70, a control signal to the symbol display board 40a for controlling the display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the first ordinary electric accessory solenoid 37b and the second ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b, the first large A drive signal or the like to the winning prize solenoid 44 b is output via the relay terminal plate 72. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. We are exchanging.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal plate 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, etc., and receives various command signals from the main control board 70 and produces a game according to the commands. The sub control board 90 drives an effect display control board 91 that controls the effect display device 34, an amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, various LED lamps 93a, and operates a movable decorative member. A decoration drive board 93 for driving the decoration motor 93b, an effect button board 94 for inputting an operation signal from the effect button 26, and the like are connected.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. It is transmitted to the main control board 70.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an outline of the game flow of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, when a game ball wins at the start port 38 (step S10), a special symbol variation display is started (step S12). When the special symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed as a symbol (step S14), the removal is confirmed (step S16). On the other hand, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (step S18), a jackpot game is executed (step S20).

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol (S22), the second big prize opening 46 is opened (step S24). As described above, when a game ball enters the second winning opening 46, the game ball that has entered enters the second specific region (V region) 57 or the second non-specific region (displacement) via the second sorting device 55. (Area) 58. When the game ball passes through the second non-specific area 58 (step S26), the detachment is confirmed (step S28). On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the second specific area 57 (step S30), it enters the chance mode (step S32). In the chance mode, when the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operation gate 32a (step S34), the variation display of the first normal symbol is started (step S36). When the first normal symbol is removed and stopped and displayed as a symbol (step S38), the chance mode is maintained although the symbol is removed (step S40). On the other hand, when the first normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol (step S42), the specific winning opening 36 is opened (step S44). As described above, when a game ball enters the specific winning opening 36, the game ball that has entered the first specific area (V area) 52 or the first non-specific area (outward area) via the first distribution device 50. ) Any of 53. When the game ball passes through the first non-specific area 53 (step S46), the game ball comes off (step S48), but the chance mode is maintained. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first specific area 52 (step S50), the big hit game is started (step S20). In this way, in the big hit game, even when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the game ball enters the second big prize opening 46, and the second specific area 57 of the game ball that has entered the ball Triggered by the passage to the game mode, the player enters the chance mode, and during the chance mode, the game ball enters the specific winning opening 36 and the entered game ball passes through the first specific area 52. it can. Further, once entering the chance mode, the chance mode is maintained until the big hit game is executed. Hereinafter, details of the operation of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described.

[Main control processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. In the main control process, after executing a power-on process such as an initialization process in step S100, a game start process in step S110 and a first normal symbol game process in step S120 (common figure 1 game process) A second normal symbol game process (ordinary figure 2 game process) in step S130, a special symbol game process in step S140, a small hit game process in step S150, an accessory continuous action device actuating process in step S160, This is performed by repeatedly executing the big hit game process of step S170. In the present embodiment, the time required for the processes of steps S110 to S170 is about 4 msec, and therefore these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of step S110, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first starts various sensors (first gate switch 32a and second gate switch 33a, start port switch 38a, specific winning port switch 36a, first specific area passing switch). 52a, the second specific area passing switch 57a, the first big prize opening switch 44a, the second big prize opening switch 46a, etc.) are detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or various random values (described later). The jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc.) to be updated. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a switch relating to a winning of a game ball (a start opening switch 38a, a specific winning opening switch 36a, a first large winning opening switch 44a, a second large winning opening switch 46a, a general winning opening, etc.) is detected. If it is determined and detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. A number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0, but when a winning game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the award ball information is received. The process is repeated until the value becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the first normal symbol game process of the next step S120.

[First normal symbol game processing]
The first normal symbol game process (common figure 1 game process) in step S120 is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. When the first normal symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first plays the first normal symbol operation gate (common figure 1 operation gate) 32 based on the passing signal from the first gate switch 32a. It is determined whether or not the ball has passed (step S200). If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the first normal symbol operation gate 32, the current number of reservations of the first normal symbol (ordinary number of Fig. 1) is larger than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not the number is small (step S202). If it is determined that the current number of reservations is less than the upper limit value, the number of reservations is incremented by 1 (step S204), and a random number for determination (random number for winning determination) for the first normal symbol is acquired. Is stored in the random number storage area for determination of the first normal symbol in the RAM 70c (step S206). When the determination random number is acquired, the value of the determination random number is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 as a gate passing command. If it is determined in step S200 that the game ball has not passed through the first normal symbol operation gate 32, or if it is determined in step S202 that the number of holds has reached the upper limit value, the processing in steps S204 and S206 is performed. Skip to and proceed to the next process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first normal electric accessory 37 is in an opening operation (step S208), whether or not the first normal symbol is in a variable display (step S210), and the first normal symbol is in a stop display time. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S212) and whether the number of holds is 0 (step S214). When it is determined that the first ordinary electric accessory 37 is not in the opening operation, the first ordinary symbol is not in the variable display, the first ordinary symbol is not in the stop display time, and the number of holds is not 0. Of the hit determination random numbers stored in the first normal symbol determination random number storage area, the oldest hit determination random number is read (step S216), and the first normal symbol variation start process illustrated in FIG. 1 fluctuation start process) is executed (step S218), and the first normal symbol game process is temporarily ended.

  In the first normal symbol variation start process of FIG. 14, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not a first normal symbol probability variation flag (also referred to as a first normal symbol probability variation flag) is on (step S250). Here, the first normal symbol probability changing flag is a flag that is turned on under the condition of entering the chance mode, and details thereof will be described later. When the first normal symbol probability change flag is on, the hit determination table is used using the high probability hit determination table (step S252), and when the first normal symbol probability change flag is off, the low probability hit determination table is determined. Is used to determine whether or not this is true (step S254). FIG. 15 shows an example of the hit determination table. In the low-probability hit determination table, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the hit determination random number is a value 25 or a value 26 out of a value 0 to a value 299, it is a normal hit. (A hit probability of 1/100 including normal hit and specific hit). On the other hand, in the high probability hit determination table, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the hit determination random number is a value 25 to a value 44 out of a value 0 to a value 299, a normal hit is obtained, and a value 290 to a value 299 is obtained. In the case of, it becomes a specific hit (1/10 hit probability including normal hit and specific hit).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination in steps S252 and 254 is a win (step S256), and if it is a win, it is a specific hit (step S258). When the result of the hit determination is a specific hit, a specific hit symbol is set (step S260). When the hit is not a specific hit but a normal hit is set, a normal hit symbol is set (step S262). In such a case, an off symbol is set (step S264). Then, the display of the first normal symbol is started by controlling the symbol display board 40a (step S266), the first ordinary symbol holding number is decremented by 1 (step S268), and the symbol change start command is sent to the sub-control board. 90 (step S270), and the first normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the first normal symbol game process of FIG. 13, when the first normal symbol variation display is started, the first normal symbol variation display is performed in step S210 when the first ordinary symbol game processing is executed in the next lap. Therefore, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S220). If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed, the first normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation display time has elapsed, the fluctuation of the first normal symbol is stopped (step S222), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S224). Then, a stop display time is set (step S226), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (step S228). The stop display time is an interval from when the first normal symbol variation display is stopped to when the first ordinary symbol variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the first normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the stop display of the first normal symbol is made, it is determined in step S212 that the stop display is being performed. Therefore, it is determined again in step S228 whether or not the stop display time has elapsed, and it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether or not the first normal symbol that is stopped is a winning symbol (step S230).

  If it is determined that the winning symbol is determined in step S230, the ordinary electric accessory release operation start process illustrated in FIG. 16 is executed (step S232). When the normal electric accessory release operation start process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the hit determined in steps S252 and 254 of the first normal symbol variation start process of FIG. 14 is a specific hit. (Step S280), if it is determined that it is a specific hit, a long-time opening pattern is set (step S282) in which the opening time of the specific winning opening 36 is long (for example, 10 seconds), and it is determined that it is not a specific hit. Then, a short time opening pattern is set in which the opening time of the specific winning opening 36 is short (for example, 2 seconds) (step S284). Then, the opening operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 37 is started with the set opening pattern (step S286), and the ordinary electric accessory releasing operation start process is ended. Here, as described above, the opening operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 37 is performed by driving the first ordinary electric accessory solenoid 37b to open the wing piece portion 37a to the left. When the opening operation of the first normal symbol electric accessory 37 is started, the specific winning opening 38 is opened, and a game ball can enter the specific winning opening 38. As described above, when a game ball enters the specific winning opening 38, the first distribution device 50 distributes the game ball to either the first specific area 52 or the first non-specific area 53.

  Returning to the first ordinary symbol game process of FIG. 13, when the first ordinary symbol game process is executed in a state where the opening operation (opening / closing operation) of the first ordinary electric accessory 37 is started, the first ordinary symbol game process is executed in step S208. Since it is determined that the electric accessory 37 is in the opening operation, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S242). If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the first ordinary electric accessory 37 is determined. The first normal symbol game process is temporarily ended while maintaining the opening operation (opening / closing operation), and when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the opening operation of the first normal electric accessory 37 is ended (step S244). ), The second ordinary symbol game process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S230 that the symbol is not a winning symbol, it is determined whether or not the first normal symbol probability change flag is ON (step S234). If the first normal symbol probability change flag is OFF, the first normal symbol probability change flag is left as it is. The game process ends. On the other hand, when the first normal symbol probability variation flag is ON, the first normal symbol probability variation counter (also referred to as a first normal symbol probability variation counter) is decremented by 1 (step S236), and the first ordinary symbol probability variation counter is decremented. It is determined whether or not the value is 0 (step S238). Here, the first normal symbol probability change counter is a counter that determines the number of times the first normal symbol is changed in order to maintain a high probability in the determination of whether or not the first normal symbol is correct. A predetermined value (value 30 in this embodiment) is set with the start of the mode. If the first normal symbol probability variation counter is not 0, the first normal symbol probability game process is terminated, and if the first normal symbol probability variation counter is 0, the first normal symbol probability variation flag is turned off (step S240). ), The first normal symbol game process is terminated. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the chance mode is started, the probability that the result of the determination of success / failure is a hit is high until the number of first normal symbol fluctuations reaches 30, and the first normal symbol fluctuations. When the number of times exceeds 30, the probability that the result of the success / failure determination is a hit is a low probability. When the first normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the first normal symbol game process of the next step S130.

[Second normal symbol game processing]
In the second normal symbol game process of step S130, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the hold of the second normal symbol is not the value 0, that is, the value 1 or more. Is decremented by the value of 1 to determine whether or not the second normal symbol is correct and determines the second normal symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination. That is, when the result of the determination is successful, the symbol is determined to be displayed in a stopped state. When the result of the determination is incorrect, the symbol is determined as one of the symbols to be stopped. . As described above, in the second normal symbol, there is no hit corresponding to the specific hit of the first normal symbol. Then, the normal symbol fluctuation display time is set to start the normal symbol fluctuation display, and waits until the fluctuation display time elapses. The setting of the variable display time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when not in the short time state, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) when in the short time state. Whether or not the time is in a short time state is determined by examining the second normal symbol variation shortening flag. When the variable display time elapses, the second normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is a winning symbol, the opening time of the second normal electric accessory 39 is set and the second normal electric motor is set. The opening of the accessory 39 is started and the second ordinary symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If the symbol that has been stopped is out of the symbol, the second ordinary symbol game process is terminated without doing anything. The opening time of the second ordinary electric accessory 39 is set to a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when not in the open extended state, and extended to a long time (for example, 5 seconds) when in the open extended state. Is done. Whether or not it is in the open extended state is determined by examining the second normal symbol open extended flag. Further, as described above, the second ordinary electric accessory 39 is opened by driving the second ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b to open the pair of wing pieces 39a to the left and right. Then, whether or not the elapsed time (open elapsed time) from the start of the second ordinary electric accessory 39 has reached the set time set in the second ordinary symbol game process, a prescribed number (for example, 8 It is determined whether or not a plurality of game balls have won the start opening 38. If it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the set time and the specified number of game balls have not won the start opening 38, the second ordinary electric accessory 39 is kept open and the second ordinary symbol The game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, or if it is determined that a prescribed number of game balls have already won the start opening 38 even before the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time. Then, the driving of the second ordinary electric accessory 39 is stopped, and the game process per second ordinary symbol is finished. When the second ordinary symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the special symbol game process in the next step S140.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of step S140 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIG. 17 (first half part) and FIG. 18 (second half part). When the special symbol game process of FIGS. 17 and 18 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the start port switch 38a to determine whether or not a game ball has won the start port 38. Is determined (step S300). If it is determined that the game ball has won the start opening 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of holds is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (step S302). If it is determined that the current number of holds is less than the upper limit value, the number of holds is incremented by 1 (step S304), and a determination random number is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 70c. Then, a start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S308). Here, the random number for determination acquired in step S306 is a big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination performed by winning the game ball to the start port 38, or special when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. Whether or not to perform reach display when effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the display screen of the effect display device 34 when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place and the result of the jackpot determination is unsuccessful. A random number for reach to determine whether or not. The start winning command includes a command indicating the stored determination random number and a command indicating the number of holds. These commands may be transmitted as individual commands in addition to those transmitted as a common start winning command. If it is determined in step S300 that a game ball has not won in the start opening 38, or if it is determined in step S302 that the number of holds has reached the upper limit value, the processing of steps S304 to S308 is skipped and the next process is skipped. Proceed to the process.

  Next, whether or not the condition device operation flag is on (the condition device is operating) (step S310), whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed (step S312), and whether or not the stop display time is being performed (Step S314), it is determined whether or not the number of holds is 0 (step S316). If it is determined that the condition device operation flag is ON, the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process in step S150. On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition device is not in operation, the special symbol variation display is not being performed, the stop display time is not being displayed, and the number of holds is not 0, the number of holds is decremented by 1 (step S318). The oldest determination random number (big hit determination random number) among the determination random numbers stored in the random number storage area is read (step S320). Then, the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table and the read out jackpot determination random number (step S322), the symbol variation start process is executed (step S324), and the special symbol game process is temporarily ended. If the condition device is in operation, the special symbol game process is terminated and the symbol variation start process is not performed. Therefore, once the player enters the chance mode described later (the game state shifts to the chance mode), the big hit game The symbol variation start process cannot be executed until the occurrence of the occurrence (most chance game mode can be canceled by initializing (resetting) the gaming machine). Therefore, when a player finishes the game in the chance mode, the next player starts the game in the chance mode until the big hit game is generated (cannot start from the normal state). The jackpot determination table used in the jackpot determination in step S322 includes a jackpot determination table for the low probability mode illustrated in FIG. 19A and a jackpot determination table for the high probability mode illustrated in FIG. When the current gaming state is the normal mode (low probability mode), the big hit judgment is performed using the table for the low probability mode, and the current gaming state is the probability variation mode (high probability mode). In some cases, jackpot determination is performed using a table for the high probability mode. In the jackpot determination table for the low probability mode, the jackpot determination table for the high probability mode is set as the jackpot when the random number for jackpot determination is 60 or 61 among the values 0 to 796 (1 / 398.5 jackpot probability). In this case, the hit determination random number is assumed to be a big hit when the value is 60 to 79 among the values 0 to 796 (a big hit probability of 1 / 39.85). Details of the symbol variation start process illustrated in FIG. 20 will be described below.

  In the symbol variation starting process of FIG. 20, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S322 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 17 is a jackpot (step S380), and determines that it is a jackpot. Then, a big hit variation pattern table is set (step S381). Here, although not shown, the big hit variation pattern table is a table in which variation pattern determination random numbers, variation patterns, and variation times are associated with each other. When the big hit variation pattern table is set, a fluctuation pattern determining random number is acquired (step S382), the big hit symbol determining random number is read (step S383), the set big hit variation pattern table and the acquired variation pattern determining random number, Is used to set the big hit symbol variation pattern, and the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed is set using the read big hit symbol determining random number (step S384). FIG. 21 shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, in the case of the big hit symbol, when the random number for determining the big hit symbol is a value 0 to a value 47 out of a value 0 to a value 119, the stop symbol in the upper part of FIG. 8 is a big hit (about 40% big hit distribution probability), and when the big hit symbol determination random number is between 48 and 119, the middle stop symbol in FIG. 8 is selected and becomes a “probable big hit” (about 60% big hit distribution). probability).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S380 that the big hit determination result is not big hit, it is determined whether or not the big hit is made (step S385). If it is determined that a small hit, a small hit variation pattern table is set (step S386), a variation pattern determining random number is acquired (step S387), the set small hit variation pattern table and the acquired variation pattern determining A small hit symbol variation pattern is set using a random number and a small hit symbol is set (step S387). If it is determined in step S385 that it is not a small hit, it is determined to be out, a variation pattern table for separation is set (step S389), a variation pattern determining random number is acquired (step S390), and the set variation pattern for outage is set. Using the table and the obtained random number for determining the variation pattern, a deviating symbol variation pattern is set and a deviating symbol is set (step S391). Here, as with the big hit variation pattern table, the small hit variation pattern table and the loss variation pattern table are associated with variation pattern determination random numbers, variation patterns, and variation times. Further, although the detailed description of the small hit symbol and the lost symbol is omitted, for example, the big hit symbol determining random number and the small hit symbol determining table or the lost symbol determining table (not shown) can be set. Of course, in addition to the big hit symbol determining random number, a dedicated small hit symbol determining random number or a missed symbol determining random number can be acquired and set.

  When the big hit symbol variation pattern, the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol variation pattern, the small hit symbol design or the off symbol variation pattern and the out symbol are set, the special symbol variation display is started (step S392), and the symbol variation start command is It transmits to the control board 90 (step S393), and a symbol variation start process is complete | finished. Here, the symbol variation start command includes, in the case of big hit, a big hit symbol variation pattern and a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). In the case of, the small hit symbol variation pattern and the variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and the small hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. The pattern includes a variation time (variation pattern designation command) and an outage stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command).

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, when the special symbol game process is executed in a state where the special symbol variation display is started, it is determined in step S312 that the special symbol is being varied and displayed. Therefore, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S326). Since the fluctuation display time is determined according to the fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined, whether or not the fluctuation display time has passed is determined by the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol. This can be done by comparing the determined variable display time. If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation display time has elapsed, the variation of the special symbol is stopped (step S328), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S330). The sub control board 90 that has received the symbol stop command transfers the symbol stop command to the effect display control board 91. Then, a stop display time is set (step S332), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (step S334). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in step S314 that the stop display time is in progress. Therefore, in step S334, it is determined again whether or not the stop display time has elapsed, and it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped is a jackpot symbol (step S336).

  If it is determined in step S336 that the symbol is a big hit symbol, the symbol (hit symbol) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 70c (step S338), and the condition device operation flag for operating the condition device is turned on (step S340). Then, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned on (step S342), and a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (step S344). When both the condition device operation flag and the accessory continuous operation device operation flag are turned on, the big hit game is started. The condition device operation flag is on, but when the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is off, the right to execute the big hit game has occurred. In this embodiment, this state is set to the chance mode. It was. During the jackpot game, the special symbol probability variation flag (special symbol probability variation flag) is turned on to temporarily stop the special symbol probability variation function and the second normal symbol time-shortening function and release extension function. The probability variation flag is turned off (steps S346 and S348). If the second ordinary symbol variation shortening flag is on, the second ordinary symbol variation shortening flag is turned off and the second ordinary symbol release extension flag is turned off (step) S350 to S354), the special symbol game process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S336 that it is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit symbol (step S356). If a small hit symbol is determined, a predetermined symbol (small bonus symbol) is hit in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 70c. ) Is stored (step S358), the small hit game flag is turned on (step S360), and a small hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S362). If it is determined in step S356 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the process of steps S358 to S362 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process. Then, it is determined whether or not the second normal symbol variation shortening flag is on (step S364). If the second normal symbol variation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated as it is. If the second normal symbol variation shortening flag is ON, the second ordinary symbol variation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (step S364), and it is determined whether or not the second ordinary symbol variation shortening counter is 0 (step S364). Step S368). Here, the second normal symbol fluctuation shortening counter indicates the number of times the special symbol changes to maintain the short time (second normal symbol fluctuation shortened) state, and a value corresponding to the big hit symbol is set after the big hit game is finished. Is done. If the second normal symbol variation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated while maintaining the time shortening state, and if the second ordinary symbol variation shortening counter is 0, the time shortening state is terminated. Therefore, the second normal symbol variation shortening flag is turned off (step S370), the second normal symbol release extension flag is turned off (step S372), and the special symbol game process is temporarily ended. The determination in step S368 is executed regardless of whether the normal mode (low probability mode) or the probability variation mode (high probability mode). However, in the probability variation big hit, the second normal symbol variation shortening counter is set to 10 after the big hit game ends. Since 2,000 times are set, in the case of a probable big hit, the second normal symbol fluctuation shortening counter cannot normally have a value of 0, and the time-saving state does not end until the next big hit is drawn.

[Small hit game processing]
The small hit game process of step S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the small hit game process of FIG. 22 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on (step S400). When the small hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the second big prize winning opening 46 is closed (step S402). Considering immediately after the special symbol stops at the small winning symbol and the small winning game is started, it is determined that the second large winning port 46 is closed. The big winning opening solenoid 47b is driven and controlled (step S404). After it is determined that the second big prize opening 46 is being opened after the second big prize opening 46 is opened or when it is determined in step S402 that the second big prize opening 46 has been opened, the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 46 is predetermined. It is determined whether or not the opening time has been reached (step S406). Here, the opening time is set to 5 seconds in this embodiment. If it is determined that the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 46 has not reached the predetermined opening time, the process proceeds to the next process with the second big prize opening 46 opened, and the second big prize opening 46 is opened. If it is determined that the elapsed time from the opening of the winning opening 46 has reached a predetermined opening time, the second large winning opening solenoid 47b is driven and controlled so that the second large winning opening 46 is closed. At the same time (step S408), the small hit game flag is turned off (step S410).

  Then, whether the elapsed time after the special symbol stops at the small hit symbol is within a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) (step S412), the game to the second specific region 57 by the second specific region passing switch 57a. It is determined whether or not passage of a sphere has been detected (step S414). When the passage of the game ball to the second specific area 57 is detected within a predetermined time after the special symbol stops at the small hit symbol, the condition device operation flag is turned on (step S416). The first normal symbol probability change flag is turned on (step S418), the value 30 is set in the first normal symbol probability change counter (step S420), and a chance mode start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S422). The winning game process is terminated. As described above, when the condition device operation flag is on and the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is off is the chance mode, the special mode stops at the small hit symbol, and the second big prize opening A game ball enters 46 and enters when the entered game ball passes through the second specific area 57. In addition, as an entry condition for the chance mode, the fact that the elapsed time since the special symbol was stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol in step S412 is within the predetermined time is added. This is to exclude the game balls that have passed the second specific area 57 due to the opening of the second big prize opening 46 due to some fraud. Of course, the process of step S412 may be omitted.

[Consecutive Action Device Operation Process]
The accessory continuous operation device operating process in step S160 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 23 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on (step S500) and whether or not the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is off. (Step S502), whether or not the elapsed time after the first normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol is within a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) (Step S504), the first specific region passing switch 52a performs the first specification It is determined whether or not the passage of the game ball to the area 52 is detected (step S506). If any of the determinations in steps S500 to S506 described above is a negative determination, the accessory continuous action device operation process is temporarily terminated without doing anything, and any of the determinations described above is a positive determination. In this case, in order to start the big hit game, the accessory continuous action device operation flag is turned on (step S508), and the big hit start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S510). The process ends. The big hit game is executed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, and the game ball enters the second big winning opening 46 and the game ball is It is distributed to the second specific area 57 by the second distribution device 55 and enters the chance mode. During the chance mode, the result of the success / failure determination performed by the passing of the game ball to the first normal symbol operation gate 32 is hit. Thus, the first normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol, the game ball enters the specific winning opening 36, and the game ball that has entered the specific winning slot 36 is in the first specific area 52 by the first distribution device 50. It is executed by being distributed to. Thereby, the range of playability can be expanded and the improvement of an interest can be aimed at. In addition, as an execution condition of the big hit game, the fact that the elapsed time after the first normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol in step S504 is within a predetermined time is added. This is to exclude a game ball that has passed through the first specific area 52 because the specific winning opening 36 is opened due to some fraud, although it is not displayed. The predetermined time is set to a time that differs depending on the winning symbol (the type of time during which the specific winning opening 36 is opened). When the accessory continuous operating device operating process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the big hit game process of the next step S170.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of step S170 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the big hit game process of FIG. 22 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on (step 600) and whether or not the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is on. Whether or not (step S602) is determined. If either of the two flags is off, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated without executing the jackpot game, and if both flags are on, it is determined that the jackpot game is executed. It is determined whether or not the first big prize opening 44 is open (step S604). Considering immediately after the start of the big hit game, since the first big winning opening 44 is closed, a negative determination is made in step S502, and then it is determined whether or not the big hit game end condition is satisfied. (Step S606). This determination is made by determining whether or not the number of repetitions (number of rounds) of the opening operation of the first grand prize winning opening 44 has reached a specified number (15 in this embodiment). Immediately after the start of the big hit game, since it is determined in step S606 that the big hit game end condition is not satisfied, it is next determined whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. (Step S608) When it is determined that the specified closing time has elapsed, the first big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is opened (Step S610), and the big hit game processing is performed. Exit once.

  When the opening of the first big winning opening 44 is started, it is determined in step S604 that the first big winning opening 44 is being opened when the big hit game process is executed next, so the first big winning opening 44 is opened. Whether or not the elapsed time since the start has reached a predetermined opening time (step S612), the number of game balls won in the first big winning opening 44 reaches a specified number (10 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not (step S614). Here, in this embodiment, the opening time is 25 seconds for both the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot. When the elapsed time since the opening of the first big winning opening 44 has not reached the predetermined opening time and the number of game balls won to the first big winning opening 44 has not reached the prescribed number, The big hit game process is temporarily ended while the opening of the one big winning opening 44 is maintained. On the other hand, when it is determined that the elapsed time from the opening of the first grand prize opening 44 has reached a predetermined opening time, or even if the opening time has not been reached, the first big prize opening 44 is won. When it is determined that the number of played balls has reached the specified number, the first big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is closed (step S616), and the big hit game processing is performed. Exit once. When the first big winning opening 44 is closed, it is determined that the first big winning opening 44 is not open in step S604 when the next big winning game process is executed, so that the big hit game ending condition is satisfied. Unless otherwise specified, the first grand prize winning port 44 is opened after the specified closing time has elapsed (steps S606 to S610). Thus, the big hit game is advanced by repeating the opening operation of the first big winning opening 44 while sandwiching the closed state. When the number of repetitions of the opening operation of the first big winning opening 44 reaches the specified number, it is determined in step S606 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied, and the big hit game end process illustrated in FIG. 25 is executed (step S618). ), The jackpot game process is terminated.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 25, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first turns off the condition device operation flag (step S620) and turns off the accessory continuous operation device operation flag (step S622). 17 and 18, whether or not the winning symbol stored in step S338 or step S360 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. 18 is a big hit symbol (step S624). If it is a big hit symbol, it is a probabilistic symbol, that is, whether or not the current big hit game is executed. It is determined whether or not the probability big hit is a trigger (step S626). If it is determined that it is not a probability variation symbol, that is, the execution of the current big hit game is triggered by a small hit or a normal big hit, the special symbol probability variation flag is kept off and the second normal symbol variation shortening counter is set. If it is set to 100 times (step S628) and it is determined that the symbol is a probable variation symbol, the special symbol probability variation flag is turned on (step S630), and the second normal symbol variation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times (step S632). ). As described above, when the second normal symbol fluctuation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times, the time-short state of the second normal symbol fluctuation display is substantially continued until the next big hit. When the second normal symbol variation shortening counter is set in this way, the second ordinary symbol variation shortening flag is turned on (step S634), the second ordinary symbol release extension flag is turned on (step S636), and the big hit game end command is This is transmitted to the control board 90 (step S638), and the big hit game end processing is ended. The sub-control board 90 that has received the jackpot game end command performs, for example, processing such as outputting a control signal to the effect display control board 91 to set the background screen of the effect display device 34 as the background for probability change or time reduction. .

[Production control processing]
Next, operations performed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90. The effect control process is performed by repeatedly executing a hold occurrence process (step S700), a symbol variation effect process (step S710) described later, and a big hit game effect process (step S720). Note that the process at the time of occurrence of the hold is performed by incrementing the hold number counter by a value of 1 when the start winning prize command transmitted by the main control board 70 is received in step S308 of the special symbol game process of FIG. This is done by adding one display 35a. In the jackpot game effect process, it is determined whether a jackpot game start command or a jackpot game end command is received from the main control board 70. When the jackpot game start command is received, the jackpot fanfare screen is displayed on the effect display device 34. When the control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 and a jackpot game end command is received, the control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that the ending screen is displayed on the effect display device 34. . In various effects, in accordance with the screen display of the effect display device 34, a drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that sound is output from the speakers 28a, 28b, or the decoration drive board 93 is driven so that the LED 93a is lit. Or output a signal.

[Design variation effect processing]
The symbol variation effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 27, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 first starts the symbol variation start command of the first normal symbol transmitted by the main control board 70 in step S270 of the first ordinary symbol variation start process of FIG. It is determined whether any of the special symbol variation start commands transmitted by the main control board 70 in step S393 of the symbol variation start process of FIG. 20 has been received (step S800). If it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received, it is determined whether or not the conditional device operation flag is off (step S802). When the condition device operation flag is OFF, a special symbol-corresponding variation effect pattern that is an effect pattern in which the effect symbol is variably displayed corresponding to the special symbol variation display is set (step S804), and a stop symbol is set. (Step S806), a special symbol corresponding variation effect is executed according to the set effect pattern and stop symbol (Step S808). On the other hand, when the condition device operation flag is ON, a first normal symbol corresponding variation effect pattern that is an effect pattern in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the first normal symbol variation display is set (step S810). ), A stop symbol is set (step S812), and the first ordinary symbol corresponding variation effect is executed according to the set effect pattern and stop symbol (step S814). That is, once the special symbol stops at the big hit symbol and the condition device operation flag is turned on, the game shifts from the game that mainly displays the variation display of the special symbol to the game that mainly displays the variation display of the first normal symbol. By displaying the variation effect corresponding to the variation display of the first normal symbol on the effect display device 34, it is possible to effectively perform the effect suitable for the progress of the game. If it is determined in step S800 that the symbol variation start command has not been received, the process of steps S802 to S814 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process.

  When the symbol variation effect is performed, the main control is performed in step S330 of the first normal symbol game process of FIG. 17 or the first normal symbol game stop command transmitted in step S224 of the first normal symbol game process of FIG. It is determined whether or not any of the special symbol stop commands transmitted by the board 70 has been received (step S816). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the symbol corresponding to the received symbol stop command is determined. The variation effect is terminated (step S818), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment described above, when the result of the determination whether or not the game is won by the winning of the game ball to the start port 38 is a small hit and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol, Accordingly, a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 46 that is released, and the game ball is distributed to the second specific area 57 by the second distribution device 55 and enters the chance mode, and is in the chance mode. In addition, the result of the determination of whether or not the game ball is passed to the first normal symbol operation gate 32 is a hit, the first normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol, and the game ball enters the specific winning opening 36. The game ball that has been balled and entered the specific winning opening 36 is distributed to the first specific area 52 by the first distribution device 50, and the big hit game is started. Of course, the big hit game is started even when the result of the success / failure determination performed when the game ball is won at the starting port 38 becomes a big hit and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol. In this way, as a condition for starting the big hit game, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the game ball enters the second big prize opening 46 and enters the second specific area 57. The first normal symbol is the winning symbol based on the condition of entering the chance mode triggered by the passing of the game ball and the result of the determination of whether or not the game ball is passed to the first normal symbol operating gate 32. By imposing conditions for stopping, conditions for a game ball to enter the specific winning opening 36, conditions for a game ball having entered the specific winning opening 36 to be distributed to the first specific area 52 by the first distribution device 50, The range of playability can be expanded and the interest can be improved. Further, since the probability that the first normal symbol is a winning symbol during the chance mode is high, the game in the chance mode can be advanced in a manner advantageous to the player. Further, even in the chance mode, if the number of times the first ordinary symbol fluctuates exceeds a predetermined number, the probability is returned from the high probability to the low probability, so that the benefits can be balanced between the player side and the hall side. Even if the high probability state ends, the chance mode (the condition device is activated and the accessory continuous operation device is not activated) is not terminated. Thereby, although it is a normal probability, if a hit is generated with the first normal symbol and the game ball is passed through the first specific area 52, the game state in which the big hit game can be executed without passing through the special symbol (Hereafter, this state is called “low-accuracy chance mode”). As a result, the gaming state can be diversified and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  Specifically, the hit probability of the special symbol is set to the first probability (for example, 1/300), the hit probability of the first normal symbol is 1/500, which is lower than the first probability and 1% which is higher than the first probability. / 10. When set in this way, it is more difficult to generate a big hit game in the low probability chance mode than in the normal state (non-chance mode). Thereby, since the player concentrates on generating a big hit game during the chance mode (while the first normal symbol hit probability is high), it is possible to enhance the interest during the chance mode.

  Further, the hit probability of the special symbol is a first probability (for example, 1/300), the hit probability of the first normal symbol is a low probability of 1/200 higher than the first probability, and a high probability of 1/10. can do. When set in this way, it is easier to generate a big hit game in the low probability chance mode than in the normal state (non-chance mode). Thereby, even if the player shifts from the chance mode to the low probability chance mode, the game can be continued and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved. However, there are some players who stop the game due to the long time that is not hit in the low probability mode. In such a case, a gaming machine in an advantageous state is left unattended on the gaming machine island from the normal state (a state in which another player can play), and other players The game will start immediately. As a result, when the player stops the game, there is an effect that the other player thinks that the gaming machine may be an “advantageous gaming machine” and starts the game immediately. The utilization rate of the whole island can be improved. Also, by not notifying the player that the gaming state has shifted from the chance mode to the low probability mode (by setting the case where the notification timing is shifted from the actual transition timing, or the reliability of the notification (true By setting a combination of notification and false notification), it is difficult for the player to stop the game, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In addition, once the chance mode occurs, it is maintained until the big hit game is executed, so the player can aim at the start of the big hit game at any timing, and take a break etc. before starting the big hit game Can do.

  In the embodiment, a first distribution device 50 that distributes a game ball that has entered the specific winning opening 36 to the first specific region 52 or the first non-specific region 53 is provided, and the first distribution device 50 is a bowl-shaped body. Having a receiving hole 51, a drop hole 54 a for guiding the game ball in the tray 51 to the first specific area 52, and drop holes 54 b and 54 c for guiding the game ball in the tray 51 to the first non-specific area 53. However, any mechanism may be used as long as it can distribute the game balls that have entered the specific winning opening 36 to the first specific area 52 or the first non-specific area 53. . Further, the first distribution device 50 may be omitted, and all the game balls that have entered the specific winning opening 36 may be configured to pass through the first specific area 52.

  In the embodiment, a second distribution device 55 that distributes game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 46 to the second specific region 57 or the second non-specific region 58 is provided. And a drop hole 59a for guiding the game ball in the tray 56 to the second specific area 57, and drop holes 59b and 59c for guiding the game ball in the tray 56 to the second non-specific area 58. Any mechanism can be used as long as it can distribute the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 46 to the second specific area 57 or the second non-specific area 58. It may be a thing. Further, the second distribution device 55 may be omitted, and all the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 46 may be configured to pass through the second specific area 57.

  In the embodiment, the specific winning opening 36, the first grand prize opening 44, and the second big winning opening 46 are provided separately, but two or all of them are shared as one winning opening. It is good.

  In the embodiment, the number of hits of the first normal symbol is two types, that is, normal hit and specific hit. However, only one type of normal hit may be set, or three or more types may be set.

  In the embodiment, the opening time of the specific winning opening 36 (opening operation time of the first normal electric accessory 37) is selected according to the type of the first normal symbol (normal winning and specific winning). The opening time per one time of the specific winning opening 36 may be constant, and different opening times may be selected according to the type of the first normal symbol. In the embodiment, when the chance mode starts, the value set in the first normal symbol probability changing counter is uniformly set to 30 times, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, depending on the type of winning symbol (special symbol winning symbol) that triggers the chance mode, the value set in the first normal symbol probability changing counter is set to 0, 30, 100, 10,000, etc. Different values may be set.

  In the embodiment, the second normal symbol operation gate 33 is provided. However, the second normal symbol operation gate 33 may be omitted. In this case, the second ordinary electric accessory 39 at the start port 38 may be omitted. In the embodiment, the specific hit is not set for the second normal symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. The second normal symbol is also set to a specific hit and a non-specific hit, and when it becomes a specific hit without being in the open extended state, the opening time is set to a long time (for example, 5 seconds) In such a case, the opening time can be shortened (for example, 0.5 seconds). In the open extended state, the opening time can be extended for a long time (for example, 5 seconds) for both the specific hit and the non-specific hit.

  In the embodiment, when the condition device operation flag is off, a variation effect corresponding to the special symbol is displayed on the effect display device 34, and when the condition device operation flag is on, the variation effect corresponding to the first normal symbol is displayed. Although it is assumed that it is displayed on the effect display device 34, the variation effect corresponding to the latter first normal symbol may be omitted.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to the “gaming machine” of the present invention, the start port 38 corresponds to the “first start port”, and the first normal symbol operation gate 32 corresponds to the “second start port”. The specific winning opening 36 and the first ordinary electric accessory 37 correspond to the “first variable pitching device”, and the second large winning slot 46 and the movable accessory 47 are the “second variable pitching device”. The main control board 70 that executes the process of step S322 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 17 corresponds to the “first success / failure determination means”, and the special symbol display device 43, the symbol display board 40a, and FIG. The main control board 70 that executes the symbol variation start process of FIG. 14 corresponds to the “first symbol display means”, and the main control board 70 that executes the processes of steps S250 to S254 of the first normal symbol variation start process of FIG. Corresponds to “second success / failure determination means”, and the first normal symbol display device 41. The symbol display board 40a and the main control board 70 that executes the processes of steps S256 to S266 of the first normal symbol variation start process of FIG. 14 correspond to the “second symbol display means”, and the special symbol game process of FIG. The main control board 70 for executing the processing of steps S340 to S344, the accessory continuous actuating device operation processing of FIG. 23, and the big hit game processing of FIG. 24 corresponds to the “big hit game execution means”, and the small hit game execution of FIG. The main control board 70 that executes the processing of steps S400 to S410 of the means corresponds to “small hit game execution means”, and the main control board 70 that executes the processing of steps S412 to S422 of the small hit game execution means of FIG. The main control board 70 that executes the normal electric accessory opening operation start process in FIG. 16 corresponds to “right generation means” and corresponds to “open control means”. Further, the main control board 70 that executes the processes of steps S418 and S420 of the small hit game process of FIG. 22 corresponds to “probability changing means”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  The present invention is applicable to the gaming machine manufacturing industry.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b Return button, 26 Production button, 28a, 28b Speaker, 29 Locking device, 30 Game board, 31a Outer rail, 31b Inner rail, 32 First normal symbol operation gate, 32a First gate switch, 33 Second normal symbol operation gate , 33a 2nd gate switch, 34 production display device, 34L, 34M, 34R production design, 35a-35c reserved design, 36 specific winning opening, 37 first normal electric accessory, 37a wing piece, 37b first normal electric combination Solenoid, 38 start opening, 38a start opening switch, 39 second normal electric 39a Wing piece part, 39b Second ordinary electric accessory solenoid, 40 Symbol display device, 41 First ordinary symbol display device, 41a Left ordinary symbol display portion, 41b Middle ordinary symbol display portion, 41c Right ordinary symbol display portion, 42 special symbol display device, 42 second normal symbol display device, 42a left normal symbol display portion, 42b middle normal symbol display portion, 42c right normal symbol display portion, 43 special symbol display device, 44 first big prize opening, 44a first 1 big prize opening switch, 44b 1st big prize opening solenoid, 46 2nd big prize opening, 47 movable accessory, 47a 2nd big prize opening switch, 47b 2nd big prize opening solenoid, 48 out opening, 50 1st swing Dispensing device, 51 saucer, 52 first specific region, 52a first specific region passing switch, 53 first non-specific region, 54a-54c drop hole, 55 second sorting device , 56 saucer, 57 second specific area, 57a second specific area passing switch, 58 second non-specific area, 59a-59c dropping hole, 70 main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 72 relay terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame opening switch, 82 ball rental display board, 83 relay terminal board, 84 pre-payout switch, 85 post-payout switch, 86 payout motor, 87 relay terminal board, 90 sub control board, 90a CPU, 90b ROM , 90c RAM, 91 effect display control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 decoration drive board, 93a LED lamp, 93b decoration motor, 94 effect button board, 100 launch control board, 102 bottom pan full switch.

Claims (4)

A gaming machine that plays a game with a game ball,
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter;
A second starting port through which a game ball can enter,
It is configured to be switchable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the first entrance and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the first entrance. A first variable pitching device having a first specific area through which a game ball that has entered can pass;
It is configured to be switchable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second entrance and a closed state in which the ball can not enter the second entrance, A second variable pitching device having a second specific area through which a pitched game ball can pass;
First success / failure determination means for performing a failure determination including a big hit and a small hit based on a game ball entering the first start port;
First symbol display means for displaying a symbol based on a result of the determination of success / failure of the first success / failure determination means;
Second success / failure determination means for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port;
Second symbol display means for displaying a symbol on the basis of the result of the success / failure determination by the second success / failure determination means;
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player;
A small hit game executing means for opening the second variable pitching device when the result of the positive / negative determination of the first hit determination means is the small hit;
When a game ball passes through the second specific area, a right generation means for setting a right generation state permitting execution of the jackpot game and maintaining the right generation state until the jackpot game is executed;
An opening control means for opening the first variable pitching device when the result of the determination of the success / failure of the second success / failure determination means is successful;
With
The jackpot game execution means is configured to execute the jackpot game when the result of the hit determination of the first hit determination means is the jackpot or when the game ball passes through the first specific area in the right generation state. A gaming machine characterized by being a means for executing. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The second success / failure determination means is a means for determining whether or not it includes a first hit and a second hit.
The opening control means opens the first entrance of the first variable entry apparatus in the first mode when the result of the success / failure determination by the second success / failure determination means is the first hit. A second mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first mode when the first entrance port of the first variable pitching device is set to the state and the result of the determination of success or failure is the second hit. A gaming machine, characterized in that it is a means for opening in the state. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Probability changing means for changing the hit probability of the success / failure determination by the second success / failure determination means between a normal probability and a high probability,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability changing means sets the high probability as the winning probability of the success / failure determination by the second success / failure determination means when the right is generated. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The probability changing means is means for setting the hit probability of the hit / fail judgment to the high probability until the hit / no-go judgment by the second hit / no-go judgment means is executed a predetermined number of times in the right generation state. A gaming machine.

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